NOTICEABLE is the call in this contest with Youngstown and Sharadiyn sought as the dangers. Noticeable has the highest official BHA rating of this bunch and while the ground has to be of obvious concern, his presence appears to have scared off much of the meaningful opposition. With his yard in such form at the moment, he is difficult to oppose. Youngstown has always threatened to win a race. Well beaten at Hexham, he can be forgiven that effort as he appeared to tire very quickly. Sharadiyn was not knocked about on introduction. Related to French winners on this going, the market is watched for any signs of inspiration. Port Erne was a cheap purchase and while well beaten on bumper debut; there was plenty of money around in the betting ring beforehand. McEldowney was once capable on the flat though regressed last season at a rate of knots. Blacks Bridge finished behind now stable companion, On Raglan Road in an Irish point last March although at 20000gns, his purchase price was relatively cheap in comparison. Call Me Alfie is related to winners over further. Exit To Luck has shown little under these rules whilst Matinee Idol is exposed as a plater. Noticeable gets the nod.
Blacks Bridge (IRE) (12-0) 4th of 10, 14l behind On Raglan Road (12-0) at Dundrum 3m ire ptp in Mar.
Call Me Alfie (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Held up; stdy hdwy 12; led 3 out; stayed on wl, won at Marks Tey 3m ptp sft in Mar beating Silver Tenor (12-0) by 3l, 12 ran.
Exit to Luck (GER) 33-1 (10-12) Prominent, pushed along after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 13, 36l behind Colisay (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gs.
McEldowney 66-1 (8-13) Held up behind leaders, reminders over 4f, soon beaten, 9th of 11, 26l behind Keenes Day (9-5) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Oct (Flat).
Nessen Dorma (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) In touch, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 13, 45l behind Smart John (10-9) at Wetherby 2m 7f mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Noticeable (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Chased leaders until weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 14, 31l behind Temple Place (11-6) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in May.
Port Erne (IRE) 4-1 (10-5) Towards rear, weakened halfway, no extra final 3f, 6th of 14, 44l behind Laborec (10-10) at Hexham 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in Apr '07.
Sam McCoombe (IRE) 150-1 (10-5) Always behind, 9th of 12, 39l behind Shore Thing (11-8) at Towcester 2m mdn hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Sharadiyn 16-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway 5f out, weakened 3f out, 6th of 14, 30l behind Cherry Flora (10-4) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in Oct.
Youngstown (IRE) 11-4fav (11-0) Led 2nd until headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 48l behind Black Mogul (10-7) at Hexham 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) sft in Oct.
Matinee Idol 9-1 (10-6) Raced keenly, held up in rear, headway after 3 out, soon ridden, switched right approaching last, weakened flat, 6th of 15, 8l behind Rival Bidder (10-13) at Southwell 3m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Oct.
